ABSTRACT
Food intake corresponding to one’s needs is a prerequisite for adequate growth and development as well as for desirable nutritional status, a condition for an adequate level of functional capacity and tness. All of this applies even more to early childhood. Food intake in all age categories has been recommended mainly using dietary guidelines, which have undergone quite an evolution during history. Already over the ages, advice on eating behavior, food choices, and food preparation has been incorporated into philosophical and religious writings.
